Man jailed after driving home from court moments after he was banned

Kieron Pemberton drove away from court – after he was banned (Picture: SWNS)

A man has been jailed after driving home from court just minutes after he was banned.

Kieron Pemberton, 29, of Wigan, had his licence taken away for 14 months for failing to provide a breath sample.

But upon leaving court, an eagle-eyed police officer who had been present at the hearing saw the motorist get into his car and start to drive away.

He was pulled over and arrested.

Andrew Stock, defending, explained how Pemberton, who pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, got behind the wheel to take the car back to his address where it would be sold, Wigan Today reported.

He said: ‘If he could take that decision back he would do.

‘It was a foolish and stupid thing to do. It is something that with the benefit of hindsight would never have happened.’